Breathwork
Cooling Breath
Sitali Pranayama
Inhale through the curled tongue or pursed lips and exhale through the nose.
- Benefits
- Supports breath awareness, nervous system balance, and steady mental focus. Particularly helpful for cooling agitation.
- Props
- Cushion, blanket, or chair optional.
- Hold Time
- 1 to 3 minutes
- Cautions and Contraindications
- Stop if you feel dizzy, strained, or short of breath. Practice gently and return to natural breathing if discomfort arises.
- Entering Cooling Breath
- Sit comfortably with the spine upright. Curl the tongue if available, or purse the lips into a small O shape. Inhale through the mouth and exhale slowly through the nose. Stay with an easy rhythm and stop before the breath feels forced.
- Exiting Cooling Breath
- Complete the final exhale through the nose. Close the lips and let the breath settle back into a natural rhythm. Pause for a moment and notice how the breath feels before moving on.